§ 77. Mr. W. R. Williamsasked the Assistant Postmaster-General the result in terms of cost and receipt for the inland parcel post for the year 1952–53.
§ Mr. GammansThe estimated cost of operating the inland parcel service in 1952–53 was £14,650,000, while the revenue was £13,800,000. Thus there was a loss of £850,000 in that year.
§ 78. Mr. W. R. Williamsasked the Assistant Postmaster-General the estimated result from the proposed increase in the inland parcel post rates.
§ 80. Mr. Greyasked the Assistant Postmaster-General what increased revenue is expected from the increased charges for the inland parcel post and the new charges for parcels to the Irish Republic.
§ Mr. GammansIt is estimated that the increased parcel rates which will come into force on 12th April will produce additional gross revenue in 1954–55 of about £l,.4 million, which will be partly offset by additional payments to the railways of about £550,000 in respect of inland parcels and £50,000 in respect of overseas parcels. The prospective deficit on the inland service will be reduced from about £900,000 to about £50,000.